The magnificent hall, which reportedly cost $20 million to build, was bought by the Morey Organization for $4.3 million.

In 1967 the hall was also bought by the Whewells.

The hall with 160 acres of land was bought by Sheffield Corporation for £5850 in July 1944.

After a few years, the hall was bought by the impresario Charles Morton, under whose proprietorship, it became one of London's leading music halls.

In 1636, the hall was bought by Edward Osborne.

The hall and its estate were bought by Robert Parker (1662-1714).

In the 19th century the hall was bought by the Woodhouse family of Liverpool.

The hall and grounds were bought in 1994 by Foxtons-founder Jon Hunt and his wife for use as a family home.

In 1897 the hall was bought by the Murray Smiths, who lived there until 1940.

The hall fell derelict and was bought by Leicestershire Scout district in 1952 along with a small area of land.